Wow! Do I have good news foir you! The following gold coin restrikes are authorized and were struck by Monedo de Mexico (the Mexican Mint in Mexico City). Be it known the followung gold coins are legal tender and have the same specs as the regular struck coins. It is okay to own them as a "type" coin, as part of a set or as an investment coin. Because so many were struck they are considered by many as bullion coins and are offered for sale at prices just above "spot" or "melt". That includes uncirculated pieces. 1. During the years 1951 through 1972 a total of 4,590,493 gold two pesos (.0482 AGW) coins were struck with1945 dies. In 1996 the Mexican Mint (Moneda de Mexico) struck matte 1945 two pesos gold pieces. Click for photo: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201945%202P.JPG 2. During the years 1951 through '72 a total of 5,025,087 gold two and one-half pesos coins were struck with 1945 dies. In 1996 the mint struck matte 1945s. These coins contain .0602 ounce AGW. Click for photo: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201945%203P.JPG 3. During the period 1955-'72 a total of 1,767,645 gold five pesos coins were struck bearing the date 1955. In 1996 matte coins were restruck. These coins contain .1205 ounce AGW Click here for photo: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201955%205P.JPG 4. From 1967 through '72 a total of 954,983 gold ten pesos were struck dated 1959. Matte restrikes were made in 1996. AGW is: .2411 ounce. Photo here: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201959%2010P.JPG 5. 1,158,414 gold 20 pesos pieces were struck dated 1959. Matte restrikes were minted in 1996. .4823 AGW. Photo here: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201959%2020P.JPG 6. 3,975,654 gold 50 pesos were struck dated 1947. Matte restrikes were produced in 1996. 1.2057 oz. AGW. Photo here: www.worldwide-numismatics.com/Mexico%201945%2050P.JPG As you browse the web, scan ads in coin mags or papers, receive phamphlets or flyers in the mail, most of the Mexican gold coin offers, at just over melt, (bullion or spot) are going to be carrying the above dates. Because the Mexican Mint did this, you get a great deal on gold! Clinker
